In an effort to improve the education and health of those in third world countries, students at Bullis are teaming up and starting clubs to raise awareness and money for the less fortunate.

Unicef, a new club at Bullis, was started by Elizabeth Agege ‘16 and Bryana

Small ‘16. Unicef (United Nations Children’s Fund) is a United Nations Program that provides assistance to children and mothers in developing countries. Some of the areas of assistance include: educational programs, child survival, and emergency assistance.

Agege commented, “Our club educates and helps third world countries get water, immunizations, education, and housing. We raise money through fundraising.”

Agege ‘16 developed a strong passion when “in May of last year the Chibok girls in Nigeria went missing. I wanted students to be aware of issues affecting people just like us around the world, and when I found out about Unicef club, I knew it was the club I wanted to start to help me educate other students.”

Despite the fact that the club began mid-year, things have been going well. Agege ’16 added, “Our club has been going great! We just started a project to get school supplies to areas struck by natural disasters, war, and other things that would prevent an area from being able to have schools.” Further, in order to raise money, the club has held several bake sales and fundraisers.

The other new club at Bullis is Girl Up. Girl Up is a campaign to raise awareness and funds for United Nations Programs that help girls in third world countries. Madison Lotstein ‘16, Julia Asher ‘16 and Drew Kesterman ‘16 started the Girl Up club. So far the club has worked to raise money to improve educational opportunities and the health of girls in third world countries. The club is also planning a Zengo fundraiser later this month.